EXAM PREP (Combination) Flashcards
Describe the ‘normal’ appearance of a dog.
- clear, bright eyes
- clear nasal passages
- clean and odour free
- glossy coat, skin free from wounds and parasites
- suitable weight for breed and size.
- free limb movement, no stiffness or pain
- TPR within normal range
- Pink mucus with CRT of 1-2 seconds.
- clear yellow urine passed with ease
- firm, brown faeces passed with ease
- interest shown in food/water
State 5 key things that should be checked during a health check.
- appearance of skin/fur/feathers
- appetite and water intake
- behaviour
- appearance of eyes, ears, nose, mouth, teeth
- appearance of mucous membranes CRT
Below is a list of things that should be check as part of a health check. What is missing?
- limbs/feet
- ……………….
- genitals and anal area
- signs of coughing/……………/vomiting
- body ………….
- weight
- Faeces and urine
- sneezing
- conditioning
Suggest some causes of irregular urination patterns.
- nephritis
- pyometra
- ## diabetes (mellitus & insipidus).
What is the term used if there is blood present in the urine?
- Haematuria
What is the term used if an animal has difficulty urinating?
- Dysuria
Describe the term ‘constipation’.
This is the failure to excrete faeces which can be painful.
Suggest 2 causes of constipation.
- tumours
- dehydration
Describe the term ‘diarrhoea.
This is the frequent excretion of watery faeces from the bowel.
State 3 causes of ‘diarrhoea’.
- parvovirus
- bacterial infection
- unsuitable diet
What is the abbreviation ‘CRT’ short for?
Capillary Refill Time
What is the abbreviation ‘TPR’ short for?
Temperature, Pulse, Respiration
What is the average bpm of a cat? (pulse)
110-180bpm
What is the average bpm of a cat? (respiration)
20-30breaths
What is the average bpm of a dog? (pulse)
60-180 (depending on size and species).
What is the average bpm for a dog? (respiration)
10-30breaths
Under what set of legislation is it a legal requirement that an animals health and welfare is maintained?
Animal welfare act 2006.
Suggest 3 differences between farmed animals in the UK and farmed animals in the US.
- Welfare of farmed animals regulations 2007 covering poultry and pigs.
- no law covering poultry or pigs in the US. - 52% of laying hens are free range.
- 5% of laying hens are free range in the US. - sow stalls banned in 1999, and battery cages banned in 2012.
- sow stalls and battery cages are legal.
What act covers the welfare of animals on farms?
The Welfare Of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007.
What is a notifiable disease?
This is a disease that must be reported.
e.g - rabies. this must be reported to DEFRA.
Appropriate measure MUST be in place to prevent the spread.
State 5 ways of which we can limit disease spread and get it under control?
- Good hygiene
- waste control
- limiting movement
- isolation
- PPE